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2001 Archive
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How to Resolve Problems with Your Neighbors such as Noise, Boundaries, Fences, Trees or Other Problems Which Make Life Unpleasant.
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Stephen Alias, an attorney who has authored or edited a number of consumer books and software published by Nolo Press (Nolo.com). He is one of the editors of Nolo's consumer book, "Neighbor Law."

Air Date:
December 26, 2001

Running Time:
56 min. 19 sec.

Recent Developments in Termination of Employment and Other Employment Law Issues.
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Anthony Oncidi, Employment Lawyer, member of the Executive Committee of the Labor and Employmeny Law Section of the California State Bar, and partner in the international lawfirm of Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer and Feld. Mr. Oncidi is the Chair of the Labor and Employment Practice Group (310-229-1000).

Air Date:
December 19, 2001

Running Time:
56 min. 20 sec.

Do You Need to Repair Your Roof or Make Some Other Home Improvement? What You Should Know Before You Hire a Contractor.
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Karen Nicely, a Senior Investigator with the Contractors State License Board; and Marc Siedenfeld, a Real Estate Attorney and member of the San Mateo County Bar Association, with Law Offices in San Mateo (650-343-8870).

Air Date:
December 12, 2001

Running Time:
57 min. 0 sec.

Estate Planning for Unmarried Persons.
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Diane Cash, a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trusts, and Probate Law, Certified by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California, with law offices in Oakland (510-763-5611).

Air Date:
December 5, 2001

Running Time:
59 min. 45 sec.

Workers' Compensation Accident Issues and Laws - Workers Who Are Not Represented by Attorneys.
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Judge Andrew Cohen, Presiding Judge of the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board in San Jose; Alice O'Sullivan, Chair of the Workers' Compensation Advisory Commission of the Californa Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar, and staff attorney at the law firm of Fortune, Drevlow, Schmidt and Nakano, which represents insurance companies and has law offices in San Francisco (415-217-7104); Gilbert Stein, President of the California Applicants' Attorneys Association. Mr. Stein habdles claimant Workers' Compensation cases and has law offices in Santa Cruz (831-429-5420); and Peggy Stevenson, Executive Director of the East Palo Alto Law Project (650-853-1600).

Air Date:
November 28, 2001

Running Time:
57 min. 31 sec.

How to Plan Child Visitation and Avoid Visitation Disputes During the Holiday Season.
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Alan Tanenbaum, Certified Specialist in Family Law, and past Chair of the Family Law Advisory Commission of the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California, with law offices in San Jose (408-294-3900).

Air Date:
November 21, 2001

Running Time:
57 min. 6 sec.

Legal Clinics at Law Schools and the Legal Services Available to the Public.
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Professor Myron Moskovitz (Landlord/Tenant), Professor Marci Seville (Women's Rights Clinic), and Professor Alan Ramo (Environmental Law Clinic) of Golden Gate University School of Law.

Air Date:
November 14, 2001

Running Time:
57 min. 16 sec.

The Civil rights of Immigrants Since September 11, 2001, and Update of Other Immigration and Nationality Law Issues.
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Marc Van Der Hout, Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law Issues, Certified by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California, and partner in the San Francisco law firm of Van Der Hout and Brigagliano (415-981-3000).

Air Date:
November 7, 2001

Running Time:
57 min. 44 sec.

Copyright, Patent and Intellectual Property Law.
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David Pressman, Patent and Intellectual Property attorney and author of the consumer law book "Patent it Yourself" published by Nolo.com (415-776-3960).

Air Date:
October 31, 2001

Running Time:
57 min. 49 sec.

Unemployment Insurance Benefits Available for People Who Have Been Fired or Laid Off from Their Employment.
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John Cumming, an Industrial Relations Attorney with the California Department of Industrial Relations. Mr. Cummings is also a member of the Executive Commitee of the Labor and Employment Law Section of the State Bar of California.

Air Date:
October 24, 2001

Running Time:
56 min. 44 sec.

Saving Money Through Income Tax and Estate Planning.
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David Hellman, an attorney who is a Specialist in Tax Law, certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar, and who is also a Certified Public Accountant with law offices in Marin County (415-457-4411).

Air Date:
October 17, 2001

Running Time:
29 min. 52 sec.

Landlord/Tenant Issues, Problems, and Solutions.
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Myron Moskovitz, Law Professor at Golden Gate University School of Law and co-author of the consumer legal publication "California Tenants' Rights," published by Nolo.com.

Air Date:
October 10, 2001

Running Time:
28 min. 14 sec.

Family Law - Collaborative Law which is an Alternative to Court and Mediation.
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Belinda Hanson of the Hanson Law Group in San Mateo (650-524-2144); Pamela Cantor, a partner in the Burlingame law firm of Canter - Moorhead (650-340-2880); and Timothy Martin who has law offices in San Mateo (650-579-1100). All Guests are Specialists in Family Law Certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar.

Air Date:
October 3, 2001

Running Time:
29 min. 15 sec.

Employment Law - The Rights of Persons who have Disabilities.
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Larry Minsky, an Employment Lawyer who is an Expert on Disability Benefits and the Law. Mr. Minsky is a Member of the Executive Committee of the labor and Employment Law Section of the State Bar of California. He is a member of the law firm of Lemaire, Faunce, Pingel and Singer in Cerritos, California (562-916-7449).

Air Date:
September 26, 2001

Running Time:
28 min. 51 sec.

Family Law Issues: Divorce, Spousal Support, and Child Support and Custody Issues.
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Kevin Duffy, the Chair of the Family Law Advisory Commission of the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California, a Certified Specialist in Family Law and partner in the San Francisco law firm of Marx and Duffy (415-567-4111).

Air Date:
September 19, 2001

Running Time:
27 min. 2 sec.

A Comparison of Japanese Law with American Law.
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Myron Moskovitz, Law Professor at Golden Gate University School of Law, in san Francisco; and Setsuo Miyazawa, Law Professor at Waseda University, the top private university in Japan.

Air Date:
September 12, 2001

Running Time:
29 min. 47 sec.

Workers' Compensation Accident Issues and Laws - The Rights of Injured Workers Against Third Parties.
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James Butler, a Workers' Compensation Attorney who represents workers against negligent third parties. Mr. Butler is a member of the Board of Governors and Chair of the Third Parties Issues Committee of the California Applicants' Attorneys Association. Mr. Butler is with the Law Offices of William Veen (415-673-4800).

Air Date:
September 5, 2001

Running Time:
27 min. 59 sec.

The California Courts' Internet Self-Help Center for Court Users Who Don't Have an Attorney.
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Hon. Marjorie Slabach, Family Court Commissioner, San Francisco County Superior Court; Michael Bergeisen, General Counsel, Judicial Council of California; Bonnie Hough, Senior Attorney, Center for Families, Children and the Courts, Administrative Office of the Courts; and Scott Reep, Small Claims Court Advisor, Contra Costa County Superior Court.

Air Date:
August 29, 2001

Running Time:
28 min. 19 sec.

Debt Collection and Debtors' Rights.
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Gary Brenner, a Bankruptcy attorney, and partner in the San Francisco and San Mateo law firm of Mortola and Brenner (650-348-0625); and Sidney Berenstein, an attorney who represents debt collection agencies, with law offices in Burlingame (650-548-1171).

Air Date:
August 22, 2001

Running Time:
29 min. 0 sec.

Child Custody Issues Involving Parents Who Move Away.
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Lorie Nachlis, a Specialist in Family law, certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar, and partner in the San Francisco law firm of Nachlis and Fink (415-399-8380); and Dr. Margaret Lee, a Psychologist, who has offices in Greenbrae, California.

Air Date:
August 15, 2001

Running Time:
29 min. 7 sec.

Landlord/Tenant Issues, Problems, and Solutions.
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Myron Moskovitz, Law Professor at Golden Gate University School of Law and co-author of the consumer legal publication "California Tenants' Rights," published by Nolo.com.

Air Date:
August 8, 2001

Running Time:
28 min. 44 sec.

Estate Planning Now for the People You Love for Later On; Health Care Directives; Long-Term Care Insurance Policies; Grandparents Funding Their Grandchildrens' Roth IRAs.
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Lucinda Lee, Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, Certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar, member of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, with law offices in San Francisco (415-397-1975).

Air Date:
August 1, 2001

Running Time:
28 min. 44 sec.
Update of Immigration and Nationality Law Issues
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Linda Seaborn, Vice-Chair of the Immigration and Nationality Law Advisory Commission of the Board of Legal Specialization of the California State Bar, Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law, and member of the law offices of Strand and Seaborn in San Francisco (415-345-0910).

Air Date:
July 25, 2001

Running Time:
27 min. 29 sec.
The New Income Tax Law and Mid-year Tax Review
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Maxwell Anatopulos, Certified Specialist in Taxation Law, Member of the Advisory Commission of the Board of Legal Specialization of the California State Bar, and partner in the San Diego law firm of Muns, Wagner, Anastopluos & Lynn (619-702-0340); and Martin Schainbaum, a Specialist in Taxation Law certified by the Board of Legal Specialization of the California State Bar, past member of the Taxation Advisory Commission of the Board of Legal Specialization, with Law Offices in San Francisco (415-777-1040).

Air Date:
July 18, 2001

Running Time:
28 min. 12 sec.
Fair Housing Issues
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William Johnston, an attorney who represents tenants who are discriminated against in Fair Housing cases, and a member of the Board of Directors of the San Mateo County Bar Association (650-574-7171); and Anika Stevens, Deputy Director of Project Sentinel, a Fair Housing agency (650-321-6291).

Air Date:
July 11, 2001

Running Time:
28 min. 16 sec.
Workers' Compensation Accident Issues and Laws.
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Alice O'Sullivan, Chair-elect of the Workers' Compensation Advisory Commission of the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar, staff attorney at the law firm of Fortune, Drevlow, Schmidt & Nakano, which represents insurance companies and has offices in San Francisco (415-217-7104); and Mark Gearheart, Member of the Board of Directors of the California Applicant's Association, President of the Walnut Creek Chapter of the California Applicants' Attorneys Association, and partner in the Pleasant Hill, Contra Costa County Firm of Gearheart & Otis (925-671-9777). Both guests are Specialists in Workers' Compensation Law, certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California.

Air Date:
June 27, 2001

Running Time:
27 min. 0 sec.

Estate Planning Issues - Living Trusts, Wills, and Estate Tax Issues.
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Paul Barulich, an attorney who is a Specialist in Estate Planning, Certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar, and Advisor to the Executive Committee of the Estate Planning Section of the State Bar. Mr. Barulich has law offices in Redwood City (650-595-0444).

Air Date:
June 20, 2001

Running Time:
28 min. 55 sec.

Landlord/Tenant Issues, Problems and Solutions.
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Myron Moskovitz, Law Professor at Golden Gate University School of Law and co-author of the consumer legal publication "California Tenants' Rights," published by Nolo.com.

Air Date:
June 13, 2001

Running Time:
28 min. 26 sec.

A Discussion about IRAs, 401(k)s, and Other Retirement Plans.
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John Suttle, an Estate Planning and Trust attorney, CPA, Investment Counselor, and co-author of two consumer books: "IRAs, 401(k)s, and Other Retirment Plans: Taking Your Money Out" and "Creating Your Own Retirment Plan: a Guide to Keoghs & IRAs for the Self-employed" published by Nolo.com. Mr. Suttle is a principal in the San Francisco lawfirm of Fotenos and Suttle.

Air Date:
June 6, 2001

Running Time:
30 min. 10 sec.

Child Support and Custody Issues for Married and Unmarried Parents.
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David Fink, a Specialist in Family Law Certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization, past Chair of the Executive Committee of the Family Law Section of the State Bar, and partner in the San Francisco lawfirm of Nachlis and Fink (415-399-8380); and Lisa McNally, Senior Trial Attorney with the California Department of Child Support Services (415-356-2700).

Air Date:
May 30, 2001

Running Time:
28 min. 12 sec.

Recent Developments in Employment Law.
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Anthony Oncidi, Employment Lawyer, member of the Executive Committee of the Labor and Employmeny Law Section of the California State Bar, and partner in the international lawfirm of Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer and Feld (310-728-3223).

Air Date:
May 23, 2001

Running Time:
26 min. 56 sec.

Home Sales and the Legal Requirements of Sellers and Their Brokers/Agents to Disclose All Defects, Hazards, and Other Property Problems to Prospective Buyers.
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George Wailes, an attorney whose practice includes Real Estate Law, member of the Board of Directors of the San Mateo County Bar Association, and partner in the law firm of Carr, McClellan, Ingersoll, Thompson & Horn (650-342-9600); and Bryant McOmber, a Real Estate attorney and office manager of Alain Pinel Realtors.

Air Date:
May 16, 2001

Running Time:
29 min. 34 sec.

Estate Planning for Long-Term Care in Nursing Homes.
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Gregory Wilcox, an attorney who specializes in Elder Law, and member of the Advisory Committee for the Lawyer Referral Service for California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR), who has offices in Berkeley, California (510-665-8400); Prescott Cole, a staff attorney at CANHR, a non-profit senior consumers' rights advocacy organization in San Francisco (415-474-5171); and Time Millar, a financial advisor who has offices in Fremont (510-792-9395).

Air Date:
May 9, 2001

Running Time:
29 min. 14 sec.

Workers' Compensation Accident Issues and Laws.
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Gilbert Stein, President-elect of the California Applicants' Attorneys Association, Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law, certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar, and partner in the Santa Cruz Law Firm of Rucka, O'Boyle, Lombardo and McKenna (831-429-5420); and Mary Novak, Supervising Attorney of the Workers' Compensation Program, East San Jose Community Law Center, and Clinical Faculty Member of the Santa Clara University Law School.

Air Date:
May 2, 2001

Running Time:
30 min. 7 sec.

Estate Planning for Unmarried People Living Together.
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David Hellman, an attorney who is a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate Law and Taxation Law, Certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar, and who is also a Certified Public Accountant with law offices in Marin County (415-457-4411).

Air Date:
April 25, 2001

Running Time:
26 min. 57 sec.

Kids and the Law.
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Eddie Thomas, San Mateo County Deputy District Attorney in charge of the Juvenile Division; Gerald Hilliard, Managing Attorney of the Juvenile Division of the Private Defender Program of the San Mateo County Bar Association; and Pete Fena, Juvenile Probation Officer and Supervisor of the Community Outreach Program of the San Mateo County Probation Department.

Air Date:
April 18, 2001

Running Time:
28 min. 23 sec.

Police Misconduct Cases.
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John Burris, an attorney who represents plaintiffs in Police Misconduct cases. Mr. Burris has law offices in Oakland (510-839-5200).

Air Date:
April 11, 2001

Running Time:
28 min. 0 sec.

A Discussion About Product Liability Cases.
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Mary Alexander, an attorney who represents plaintiffs in product liability cases, Vice President of the American Trial Lawyers Association, and Partner in the San Francisco law firm of Cartwright and Alexander (415-433-0444).

Air Date:
April 4, 2001

Running Time:
28 min. 50 sec.

Wage and Hour Issues at the Workplace: Off the Clock Work, Nonpayment of Overtime, and Misclassification of Employees as Independent Contractors or as Part or Management.
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Miles Locker, Chief Legal Counsel, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, State of California (415-703-4861); Laura Ho, Employment Lawyer in the law firm of Saperstein, Goldstein, Demchak & Baller in Oakland (510-763-9800); and Michael Loeb, Employment Lawyer and partner in the San Francisco law firm of McCutchen, Doyle, Brown & Enerson (415-393-2000).

Air Date:
March 28, 2001

Running Time:
27 min. 43 sec.

How to Protect Your Invention, Song, Book, Board Game, or Computer Program.
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David Pressman, Patent and Intellectual Property attorney and author of the consumer law book "Patent it Yourself" published by Nolo.com (415-776-3960).

Air Date:
March 21, 2001

Running Time:
28 min. 9 sec.

Estate Planning in Contemplation of Divorce or Separation or While a Dissolution of Marriage Action is Pending.
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Charles Riffle, a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate Law, Certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar, a former President of the San Mateo County Bar Association, and partner in the San Mateo County law firm of Aaron, Riechert, Carpol & Riffle (650-368-4662).

Air Date:
March 14, 2001

Running Time:
28 min. 45 sec.

Preparing Your Year 2000 Income Tax Return.
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David Hellman, an attorney who is a Specialist in Tax Law, certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar, and who is also a Certified Public Accountant with law offices in Marin County (415-457-4411).

Air Date:
March 7, 2001

Running Time:
27 min. 17 sec.

Workers' Compensation Accident Issues and Laws.
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Alice O'Sullivan, Vice Chair of the Workers' Compensation Advisory Commission of the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar, staff attorney at the law firm of Fortune, Drevlow, Schmidt & Nakano, which represents insurance companies and has offices in San Francisco (415-217-7104); and Marc Marcus, immediate past President of the California Applicants' Attorneys Association, and partner in the Sacramento law firm of Marcus & Regalado (916-441-1611). Both Guests are Specialists in Workers' Compensation Law, certified by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California.

Air Date:
February 28, 2001

Running Time:
27 min. 58 sec.

Debtors' Rights and Personal and Small Business Bankruptcy and Will Bankruptcy Work for You.
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J. Scott Bovitz, an attorney Specialist in Personal and Small Business Bankruptcy Law, certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar, and Chair of the Board of Legal Specialization, with law offices in Los Angeles (213-346-8300).

Air Date:
February 21, 2001

Running Time:
28 min. 24 sec.

Family Law Issues and Living Together Issues Involving Unmarried Couples
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Alan Tanenbaum, a Specialist in Family Law, immediate past Chair of the Family Law Advisory Commission of the Board of Legal Specialization of the California State Bar, with law offices in San Jose (408-294-3900); and Frederick Hertz, an attorney who provides legal services to same sex and heterosexual partners, is author of the consumer books "Living Together - a Legal Guide for Unmarried Couples" and "A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples" published by Nolo.com, with law offices in Oakland (510-451-4114).

Air Date:
February 14, 2001

Running Time:
27 min. 34 sec.

Employment Law - Rights and Obligations
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Tyler Paetkau, an employment lawyer who represents employers, Member of the Executive Committee of the Labor and Employment Section of the California State Bar, and member of the San Francisco law firm of Carlton, Disante & Freudenberger (415-981-3233); Mary Shay, an employment lawyer who represents employees, and has law offices in Oakland (510-208-4422); and Barbara Kate Repa, an employment law attorney and author of the consumer book "Your Rights in the Workplace" published by Nolo.com.

Air Date:
February 7, 2001

Running Time:
29 min. 10 sec.

Landlord/Tenant Issues, Problems and Solutions
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Myron Moskovitz, Law Professor at Golden Gate University School of Law and co-author of the consumer legal publication "California Tenants' Rights," published by Nolo.com.

Air Date:
January 31, 2001

Running Time:
28 min. 36 sec.

Condominium Law
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Kevin Frederick, an Attorney who represents condominium owners, with law offices in Redwood City, San Mateo County (650-365-9800); and John Garvic, an Attorney who represents condominium associations, with law offices in San Mateo (650-342-0873).

Air Date:
January 24, 2001

Running Time:
28 min. 39 sec.

Recent Changes in the Rights of Employees - Privacy Protections, Enhancing the Rights of Disabled Employees, Mandatory Arbitration, and a Discussion of Other Employee Rights
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Priscilla Winslow, Staff Counsel for the California Teachers' Association and Chair of the Executive Committee of the Labor and Employment Law Section of the State Bar of California.

Air Date:
January 17, 2001

Running Time:
28 min. 26 sec.

Criminal Prosecutions for and How to Prevent Physical and/or Financial Abuse of Older Persons
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Paul Greenwood, Deputy District Attorney in charge of the Elder Abuse Victim Unit of the San Diego County District Attorney's Office (619-531-3464); Chayo Reyes, retired os Angeles Police Department Detective who established the Elder Financial Abuse Unit for the L.A.P.D., and member of the Board of Directors of the National Commission for Prevention of Elder Abuse; and Suzanne Miller, Managing Director, Public Affairs, AARP in California (916-446-2277).

Air Date:
January 10, 2001

Running Time:
29 min. 46 sec.

Landlord/Tenant Issues and Laws
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Richard Kelly, an attorney who represents landlords, and a partner in the Redwood City Law Firm of Dubois and Kelly (650-365-3338); Paul Cohen, a staff attorney with La Raza Centro Legal and coordinator of the San Mateo County Outreach Project, Mr. Cohen represents tenants (415-553-3403); and Peter Hadiaris, an attorney who represents tenants, handles San Francisco Rent Ordinance cases and has offices in San Francisco (415-863-7565).

Air Date:
January 3, 2001

Running Time:
29 min. 22 sec.


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